Aharkondal: Janmasutra's first production
Badruzzaman Alamgir's 'Theatre of Absurd' Aharkondal (devastating force) touches the heart and soul of the audience by freeing them from unconscious repression and obliging them to view themselves as they really are: As naturalism says, neither God nor any of his creations is as cruel, selfish and hypocritical as human beings.
Alamgir in the play has also his interpretation of regional myth of 'Basudev and Genesis'. Another remarkable aspect of Aharkondal is the maintaining of unity of time, unity of action and unity of place.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. Newly formed theatre troupe Janmasutra staged the premiere show of its first production at Natmondal, Dhaka University recently. Director Kamaluddin Kabir has followed the narrative technique to unfold the story of Aharkondal. He has also used several rural games for the play's choreography. However most of the time, his compositions have failed to create the right ambience on the stage.
Three promising artistes, Ratan Dev, Dilip Chakrobarti and Anawarul Haque's attempt to visualise the narration through choreography was not effective. Greater enthusiasm in the artistes' performance could have transformed the play into a classic.
Kamaluddin Kabir as the set designer has created an ambience of a char on the stage with coiled rope and stools. Better design is expected from renowned light designer Nasirul Haque Khokon.